CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2920, 9 June 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

London, June G. A strong section of the Tories and Unionists are urging Government to withdraw the Licensing Bill. Berlin, June 7. The official journey of the Emperor Frederick to Potsdam somewhat exhausted him, but lie is now pretty well. Washington, June 0. The Democratic Convention at St. Louis has unanimously resolved to renominate President Cleveland for the Presidency. The announcement was rocoived with great enthusiasm. Zanzibar, June 7. A difficulty has arisen with Italy in consequence of tho Sultan declining the free cession of Kismaya to Italy. The Italian consul has pulled down tho Sultan's flag and summoned a man-of-war to his assistance. Dumas, June G. Information lias been received that 400 regulars have been despatched against the rebel chief Dinizulu, whose following is said to be 2000. London, June 7. The Lord Mayor of London has invited the Agents-General to a Jubilee Coronation banquet to be held on the 28th instant,

The Bishop of Lincoln has been accused of Ritualism, The French Banks arc supporting the copper syndicate to the extent of £7,000,000 in order to enable them to hold 100,000 tons, The Financial News continues to make violent attacks on the condition of New Zealand. New Yokk, June 0. A train consisting of 28 carraiges was derailed at Tampico near Mexico; 18 persons were killed and many injured. London, Juno 7. It is probable that proceedings will shortly bo takon against the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's Cathedral to compel the removal of the rcredos recently erected at a cost of £30,000, on the ground that it savours of idolatry.

Washington, June 7. The Democrats support Senator John Sherman for the Vice-Prosidenoy, Mr Cleveland was nomiinilod for the Presidency to day. London, June 7. Tenders for the New Zealand two million -1 per cent loan were oponod to-day, There were 000 tenderers, and the amount subscribed was 47,900,000. Applicants at 107 IBs will receive 7(i per cent,